The Walking Major

"In wartime he fought! In peactime he walked!"

U.S. Army Captain Clark Allen gains attention by walking back and forth, the length of Japan, gambling with U.S. servicemen in order to raise funds to rebuild an orphanage. Suspicious of Allen's motives, a Japanese newsman, Hiroshi Kitabayashi, traces the American's background until he discovers the motive behind Allen's long walk.

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Release Date

June 6, 1970

Status

Released

Original Title

ある兵士の賭け

Runtime

2h 16min

Budget

$800,000

Revenue

Language

English, Japanese

Production Companies

Ishihara ProductionsShochiku